Fort Smith, AR
Living in Fort Smith
Bikeability16
Walkability31
Commute97
Public Transit16
Affordability99
Public Safety23
Airports18
Hospitals35
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
88kPopulation+2.5k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black9%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate30%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$5.2k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$519Median Monthly Rent+$81 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas49%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fort Smith
United States45
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area61
Sebastian County72
Property Crime in Fort Smith
United States48
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area71
Sebastian County83
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Smith
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding61
Tornado27
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Smith, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Smith, AR
Annoor Academy of Fort Smith
2 miles, S
Trinity Junior High School
2 miles, NW
Christ the King Catholic School
2 miles, NW
The Montessori School of Fort Smith
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Smith, AR
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
2 miles, N
University of Arkansas
51 miles, N
University of the Ozarks
52 miles, E
Northeastern State University
52 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Smith, AR
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
1 miles, E
Valley Behavioral Health System
3 miles, E
Baptist Health-Fort Smith
3 miles, NW
Baptist Health Van Buren
6 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith Regional Airport
1 miles, S
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
65 miles, N
Tulsa International Airport
103 miles, NW
Joplin Regional Airport
125 miles, N